In Brief
Rushikesh Bharat Garud's caste certificate was invalidated by the Scheduled Tribe Certificate Scrutiny Committee, and the High Court dismissed his writ petition challenging this decision. The Supreme Court allowed his appeal and remanded the matter for fresh consideration. The Court held that because the validity of caste certificates issued to the appellant's father and cousins had been reopened by the Scrutiny Committee, all related cases should be considered together to avoid conflicting decisions and ensure fair consideration of all relevant material. The Court did not express any view on the merits of the appellant's claim, leaving that entirely to the Committee's fresh determination within three months.
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